Canthonistis amphicarpa

Description

Canthonistis amphicarpa is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1922. It is found in Indonesia (Java). The wingspan is 13–14 mm. The forewings are ochreous-yellow with two large purple-grey dorsal blotches confluent dorsally and extending from near the base to the tornus and reaching three-fourths across the wing. The hindwings are light yellowish, the dorsal half suffused light grey.